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YN04 EAJ

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,110 mi
Last recorded40,110 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 EAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 40,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 40,108 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 40,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 36,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure c-clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure c clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,097 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 33,097 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,637 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

crush drive slightly worn but not excessive

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure end can (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel touching handle bar on depressing (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail stiff links in chain (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

crush drive slightly worn but not excessive

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,662 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight dampness of oil on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,434 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting offside/ right hand side (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 40,353 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil nearside/left hand side (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot/rear brake (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting offside/ right hand side (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,910 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,261 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,261 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2009 13,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,927 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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YN04 EAJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN04 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN04 EAJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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